April in Paris
Miller Bigband Orchestra Lyrics
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I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
The lyrics of Miller Bigband Orchestra's April in Paris convey the awakening of the senses and the heart that comes with the arrival of spring in Paris. The singer reflects on their previous ignorance and feelings of apathy towards the season until experiencing the beauty and romance of Paris in April. The blooming of the chestnuts and festive outdoor dining scenes evoke emotions that the singer never knew were possible. The repetition of the first stanza emphasizes the transformative effect that the city has had on the singer's life. The final line, "What have you done to my heart," highlights the singer's sense of disorientation and emotional vulnerability, which is a natural response to such a powerful experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
I had never truly experienced the beauty of the season of spring before
I never met it face to face
I had never personally witnessed the arrival of spring and all its wonders
I never knew my heart could sing
I had never felt such overwhelming joy and happiness in my heart before
I never missed a warm embrace
I had never longed for physical affection or closeness before
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
But then I experienced April in Paris, where I saw the beauty of the blooming chestnut trees and everything changed
Holiday tables under the trees
I saw people gathering underneath the trees, enjoying meals and each other's company
April in Paris, this is a feeling
Being in Paris during April is an emotion and experience that cannot be expressed in mere words
That no one can ever reprise
It's an experience that is unique and special, impossible to recreate or duplicate
Whom can I run to
I feel overwhelmed and lost, seeking someone to turn to for guidance
What have you done to my heart
My heart feels transformed, and I am trying to understand the cause of this change
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE
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